Proffessional Photographers Of California is located in La Canada, CA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Proffessional Photographers Of California is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Proffessional Photographers Of California generated $67.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $65.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGH THE PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF EDUCATION, SHARING AND UNITY. OUR VISION IS TO PROMOTE, EDUCATE, ENHANCE AND INSPIRE THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY. OUR CORE VALUES ARE EDUCATION, INTEGRITY, ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, MENTORING AND SOUNDS BUSINESS PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE WESTERN STATES CONVENTION PROVIDED DAILY PROGRAMS ON THE MOST RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN THE PHOTOGRAPHIC FIELD TO THE ATTENDEES AND A PHOTOGRAPHIC TRADE SHOW AND JOINT EXHIBITION FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, STUDENTS AND GENERAL ATTENDEES.
WEST COAST SCHOOL EDUCATED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS IN BEGINNING AND ADVANCED PORTRAIT CLASSES, MARKETING CLASSES AND ART/TECHNICAL CLASSES, THUS ALLOWING PHOTOGRAPHERS TO RETURN TO THEIR STUDIOS BETTER EQUIPPED TO SERVICE THE PHOTOGRAPHIC BUYING PUBLIC.
FUNDED THE STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL TO FIELD PHOTOGRAPHER'S QUESTIONS ON COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, GENERAL PUBLIC QUESTIONS ON ETHICAL MATTERS, FUNDED A STATE PRINT COMPETITION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diane Costello Chairman Of The Board | 10 | $0 | |
Kevin Karzin Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Larry Skibiski 1st Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Jim Trapp President | 10 | $0 | |
Robin Swanson Treasurer | 10 | $0 | |
Karna Roa 2nd Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,252 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $49,891 |
Membership dues | $13,053 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $4 |
Total Revenue | $67,200 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $23,165 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,388 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,521 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $35,779 |
Total expenses | $65,853 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $66,985 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $66,985 |
Total liabilities | $1,255 |
Net assets or fund balances | $65,730 |
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